Located in the Rivers Region, the project is located within the lakeshore on a natural plain, limited by the native forest and the slope towards Lake Panguipulli, this north facing spot is where the best views are obtained.  In the distance you can even see the magnificent Villarica Volcano, and the noeth shore of the lake known under the same name.

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Architects: ABESTUDIO

Location: Lago Panguipulli, Los Lagos, Región de los Ríos, Chile

Architect In Charge: Sebastián Browne

Builder: Ruben Paredes, Jose Vega

Area: 187.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Nico Saieh

© Nico Saieh

Located in the Rivers Region, the project is located within the lakeshore on a natural plain, limited by the native forest and the slope towards Lake Panguipulli, this north facing spot is where the best views are obtained.  In the distance you can even see the magnificent Villarica Volcano, and the noeth shore of the lake known under the same name.
© Nico Saieh

The commission consisted on a sheltered barbecue place to be used sporadically and informally as the center of family gatherings. The  second challenge in the genesis of the project, to reuse materials coming from the demolition of the client?s old home in Santiago. This old structure was mainly composed by columns, beam...